Steve Irwin, famously known as “The Crocodile Hunter,” left a lasting impact on the world after his tragic death in 2006.
The shocking incident, which happened while he was filming “Ocean’s Deadliest” in Queensland, Australia, stunned everyone, especially given how young he was. Steve was killed by a stingray that pierced his chest with its barb.
In a recent interview on the Australian show “Anh’s Brush With Fame,” Terri Irwin, Steve’s widow, opened up about his passing. She shared that Steve had always felt he wouldn’t live a long life, constantly sensing his time was short.
Terri recalled the difficult moment when she was notified about the accident and the pain of telling their children, Bindi and Robert. She remembered her final goodbye to Steve, waving as she and the kids boarded a flight to Tasmania, which turned out to be the last time they saw him.
Even after more than a decade, Terri says the grief remains with her, changing over time but never truly fading. Despite missing Steve every day, she feels fortunate to continue living out their “happily ever after” through their shared passion for wildlife conservation.
Terri reflected on Steve’s humility, noting that despite his fame, he remained grounded, donating all their earnings to wildlife protection. Today, Terri and their children carry on his legacy, ensuring Steve’s love for nature lives on.
